Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

The role

Design and oversee geotechnical work for land development projects, including foundations, retaining walls, slopes and excavation support. Plan geotechnical investigations, write reports and specifications, and coordinate field work with civil, environmental and other professionals.

What you will do

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation, underpinning systems, slopes and other geotechnical features
• Assist the project manager with proposals, field work coordination and project management support
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and inspect geotechnical construction where needed
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies and chain of custody logs
• Perform fieldwork and other duties as requested

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections
• FE/EIT certification
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports and specification writing
• Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footing subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and exca
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to perform field work as required
• Ability to travel as business needs and project assignments require

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Software knowledge: Open Ground Cloud, Slide and/or SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Up to 20 days paid vacation, 10 days paid sick time and 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups, extensive training, wellness programs, buddy and mentoring programs

Before you apply

• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments

About the company

Langan provides land development engineering and environmental consulting services for developers, energy companies, healthcare systems, universities and infrastructure programs across the U.S. and internationally. The firm operates 50+ offices and is ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For.